Ovarian cyst removal Cost by Hospital

Ovarian cyst removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1255 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,855median cash price · 1255 hospitals, 51 statestypically $949–$13,311 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$4,579
Cash / self-pay
$3,855
Insurer-negotiated
$4,990
Medicare pays
$698
$949$13,311
Median cash $3,855  ·  Medicare $698  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,855 — about 5.5× the Medicare rate ($698). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,396).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,579 list price could save about $724 (16%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $584 $1,085 ★ 3/5 208 min —
Marion General Hospital Marion, IN $622 $5,190 ★ 3/5 132 min —
Marion General Hospital Columbia, MS $622 $5,190 ★ 1/5 126 min —
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $689 $1,307 ★ 4/5 125 min —
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $689 $1,214 ★ 3/5 168 min —
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington, VT $748 — ★ 3/5 202 min —
Bayside Community Hospital Anahuac, TX $755 $468 — 106 min —
Pratt Regional Medical Center Pratt, KS $758 $1,579 ★ 4/5 100 min —
Boulder Community Health Boulder, CO $763 $1,297 ★ 4/5 135 min —
Mon Health Medical Center Morgantown, WV $823 $705 ★ 4/5 185 min —
Mon Health Marion Whitehall, WV $823 $705 — 86 min —
Unm Hospital Albuquerque, NM $834 $4,928 ★ 2/5 273 min —
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc Angola, IN $838 $777 ★ 3/5 171 min —
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $899 $1,541 ★ 4/5 122 min —
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $899 $899 ★ 2/5 186 min —
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $899 $1,036 ★ 5/5 130 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $899 $1,112 ★ 2/5 127 min —
Prowers Medical Center Lamar, CO $927 — — 118 min —
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $931 $896 ★ 3/5 168 min —
Gifford Medical Center Randolph, VT $939 $1,497 ★ 5/5 — —
Huggins Hospital Wolfeboro, NH $944 — ★ 4/5 169 min —
Conway Medical Center Conway, SC $950 $713 ★ 2/5 134 min —
Copley Hospital Morrisville, VT $1,008 $748 ★ 2/5 132 min —
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Brattleboro, VT $1,033 $1,020 ★ 3/5 171 min —
Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Windber, PA $1,043 $825 ★ 2/5 141 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Ovarian cyst removal

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $3,855; Medicare pays $698.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 118
$287
$43 – $1,678
Medicare 195
$343
$55 – $1,877
AmeriHealth 115
$551
$96 – $7,878
Univera 13
$636
$88 – $874
Tricare / VA 145
$662
$58 – $5,672
Geisinger 31
$665
$96 – $6,046
Highmark 66
$705
$67 – $7,439
MVP Health Care 47
$774
$246 – $6,271
Independent Health 22
$801
$352 – $1,872
Centene / Ambetter 418
$948
$166 – $7,583
Priority Health 26
$1,149
$268 – $3,530
Blue Cross Blue Shield 680
$1,182
$85 – $11,106
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 38
$1,233
$1,233 – $8,224
Health Net 98
$1,320
$131 – $9,450
Sanford Health Plan 25
$1,678
$657 – $8,522
HealthPartners 80
$1,678
$252 – $6,028
Molina Healthcare 329
$1,743
$268 – $5,328
Kaiser Permanente 126
$1,743
$166 – $13,874
MultiPlan / PHCS network 169
$1,746
$188 – $9,671
Coventry 52
$1,833
$268 – $8,116
UCare 34
$1,929
$522 – $5,405
Anthem 325
$1,964
$102 – $10,277
Amerigroup 91
$1,993
$352 – $5,285
Harvard Pilgrim 29
$2,067
$300 – $7,924
Security Health Plan 24
$2,089
$268 – $10,752
Medica 48
$2,440
$548 – $5,209
Bright Health 38
$2,559
$1,876 – $5,558
UPMC Health Plan 48
$4,060
$659 – $13,625
Aetna 717
$4,577
$562 – $10,476
SelectHealth 32
$4,601
$527 – $7,620
Humana 536
$4,643
$313 – $7,837
UnitedHealthcare 812
$4,736
$480 – $11,128
Devoted Health 101
$4,859
$741 – $5,396
Healthcare Highways 32
$5,475
$4,988 – $6,287
EmblemHealth 53
$5,842
$765 – $39,465
Cigna 525
$6,461
$877 – $22,360
Oscar Health 147
$7,168
$1,837 – $10,272
AvMed 31
$7,780
$413 – $11,561

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$430
New Mexico$834
Kentucky$899
Vermont$973
Colorado$1,068
Indiana$1,337

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CACharlotte, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CAPhiladelphia, PAPlano, TXSan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBronx, NYBrooklyn, NYNashville, TNRochester, NYSan Francisco, CAAurora, COColorado Springs, COKnoxville, TNMilwaukee, WIMobile, AL

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover Ovarian cyst removal?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Ovarian cyst removal. It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $698. Your own cost is mainly the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period (a flat amount, not a percentage), plus any physician (Part B) charges. A Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan can change what you owe.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1255 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,855, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,579, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $4,990, a Medicare rate of about $698. Most cash prices fall between $949 and $13,311 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ovarian cyst removal cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1255 US hospitals is $3,855. Most hospitals fall between $949 and $13,311. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Ovarian cyst removal?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part A as an inpatient service (Medicare's benchmark payment is about $698). You pay the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period, plus any Part B physician charges.
What does Medicare pay for Ovarian cyst removal?
Medicare pays about $698. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Ovarian cyst removal prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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